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Sparrow Pharmaceuticals Presents New Pharmacological Data on HSD-1 Inhibitor SPI-62 at the 2022 Annual European Congress of Rheumatology

Results indicate that SPI-62 has the potential to mitigate adverse effects of glucocorticoid medications PORTLAND, Ore.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Sparrow Pharmaceuticals, an emerging, clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel, targeted therapies to address unmet needs in both rheumatology and endocrinology, today presented new animal model data during an in-person poster session titled, “Toward Safer Glucocorticoid Therapy of Polymyalgia Rheumatica” … [Read more…]

At Prides, AHF Invites All Communities to #StandAgainstHate

On the heels of divisive and dangerous ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bills targeting LGBTQ+ individuals and families in Florida, Ohio and other states and as LGBTQ+ Pride seasons kick off, AHF will take part in a dozen Prides and parades nationwide, with messaging that #We Stand United and must #StandAgainstHate Since 2021, 42 states have considered … [Read more…]

Biomarkers May Predict Better Immunotherapy Treatment Outcomes for Certain Patients with Pancreatic Cancer

Findings from the Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy (PICI) and its collaborative network of researchers, including from the University of Pennsylvania, presented at 2022 ASCO Annual Meeting and published in Nature Medicine New data from the PRINCE clinical trial, co-funded by PICI, Bristol Myers Squibb and the Cancer Research Institute in collaboration with Apexigen, could … [Read more…]

Omnipod® 5 Automated Insulin Delivery System Significantly Improves Glycemic Outcomes Over 12 Months of Use in Children Aged 2 through 5.9 Years

Insulet Presents Pivotal Extension Data for Preschool Children and Other Omnipod® 5 System Clinical Research at American Diabetes Association 82nd Scientific Sessions ACTON, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Insulet Corporation (NASDAQ: PODD) (Insulet or the Company), the global leader in tubeless insulin pump technology with its Omnipod® brand of products, today presented new Omnipod® 5 Automated Insulin Delivery System … [Read more…]

Oaktree Acquisition Corp. II Announces Delisting of its Securities Effective and Conditional Upon Consummation of its Pending Business Combination with Alvotech

Business Combination remains subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions, including shareholder approval LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Oaktree Acquisition Corp. II (NYSE: OACB) (“OACB” or the “Company”) announced today that, assuming satisfaction of the conditions to the closing of its pending business combination with Alvotech Holdings S.A. and Alvotech (“Topco”) (the “Business Combination”), including approval of the … [Read more…]

Bristol Myers Squibb Withdraws Supplemental Biologics License Application (sBLA) for Reblozyl® (luspatercept-aamt) for Non-transfusion Dependent (NTD) Beta Thalassemia

PRINCETON, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY) today announced that the company has withdrawn a supplemental biologics license application (sBLA) for Reblozyl® (luspatercept-aamt) for the treatment of anemia in adults with non-transfusion dependent (NTD) beta thalassemia. The Company could not appropriately address the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s questions about the benefit-risk profile of Reblozyl … [Read more…]

Avivagen Provides Second Update on Non-Brokered Private Placement

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES. OTTAWA, Ontario–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Avivagen Inc. (TSXV:VIV) (“Avivagen” or the “Company”) announces that the TSX Venture Exchange has granted a second extension of up to 30 days for completion of the balance of the Company’s previously announced non-brokered private placement of … [Read more…]

Yescarta® CAR T-cell Therapy Demonstrates Consistent Survival Outcomes and Safety in Real-World Setting Regardless of Race and Ethnicity

— Largest Analysis Examining Use of CAR T-cell Therapy Across Race and Ethnicity — — Black or African American Patients Experienced Longer Time from Diagnosis to Infusion Compared to White Patients, Possibly Impacting Overall and Complete Response Rates; More Study Warranted — — Clinical Trials of Yescarta in the U.S. and Real-World Use from CIBMTR … [Read more…]

ADCETRIS® (brentuximab vedotin) Plus Standard of Care Chemotherapy Demonstrates Superior Event-Free Survival (EFS) vs. Standard of Care Alone in Children and Young Adults with Previously Untreated High-Risk Hodgkin Lymphoma

– Children’s Oncology Group (COG) to Present Data from Investigator-sponsored Study at 59th American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting – – Phase 3 Clinical Trial of ADCETRIS Combination Therapy Demonstrated a 59% Reduction in Risk of Disease Progression or Relapse, Second Malignancy or Death vs. Standard of Care – – Data Supported Seagen’s … [Read more…]